The God of Small Things was written by Arundhati Roy and published in 1997. This debut novel won the Man Booker Prize the same year. Set in Kerala, India, the book explores themes like caste discrimination, forbidden love, and family secrets through a nonlinear narrative.
Roy’s poetic writing and social commentary drew global acclaim. The novel is considered a landmark in postcolonial Indian literature and brought her international recognition as both an author and activist.